17 Buckthorn Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA


Property Overview:

17 Buckthorn Way is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1912. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,415 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 1-car detached garage and a detached office shed. The estimated home value is $2,449,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Encinal Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, Hillview Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1100 (above state average of 975).
    • Highly rated Menlo Park school district.
  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 59% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463.
    • Average annual spending: $72,061.

Property Features:

  • Completely remodeled with custom details and high-quality construction.
  • Private side entry with a solid walnut door.
  • Wide plank hardwood floors throughout.
  • Spacious great room with abundant natural light.
  • Two generously sized bedrooms (one en-suite with built-in Murphy bed).
  • Private primary suite:
    • Vaulted ceiling facing rear yard.
    • Customized walk-in closet.
    • En-suite bathroom with dual sink marble-topped vanity.
  • Chef’s kitchen:
    • Custom cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, soapstone countertops.
    • High-end Bertazzoni range, Miele dishwasher, wine fridge.
  • Enchanting backyard:
    • Patios, vast lawn, beautiful trees, immense privacy.
  • Detached office shed for flexible use.
  • 1-car detached garage.
  • Blocks from downtown Menlo Park and Caltrain—offering both convenience and privacy.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly rated schools and family-friendly community.
  • Convenient access to downtown amenities and public transportation.
  • Low crime rates and strong job market.
  • Ideal for families seeking a blend of privacy, convenience, and quality living.

Price and Status History

date type price
1987-07-25 Rental 180000
1987-08-25 Rental 180000
1995-09-11 Rental 222000
1995-10-11 Rental 222000
2024-01-01 For Sale 2449000
2024-12-08 Sold 2350000
2024-12-17 Sold 2800000
2024-12-27 Sold 2575000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA N N NF 0 CAD981383086 0.54

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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